Richard Chambers returns to bring us up to speed on the latest round of Serie A action which included a much maligned lunch time kick off, an uncooperative mascot and an important win for the league’s bottom side.

After a disappointing international break for the Italian national team, Serie A was back in full flow this weekend as Richard Chambers writes. Roma, AC Milan and Internazionale all recorded wins, while a 2-0 win for Lazio in Bari kept them at the summit of the table.